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Farmers Say Price, Innovation Continues to Drive Shortline Equipment Purchases

A recent Farm Equipment survey found a majority of farmers believe shortlines have the edge over majorlines in both equipment price and customization.
By Ben Thorpe posted on August 25, 2021 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

In an effort to discover what exactly drives farmers to purchase equipment from shortline manufacturers instead of their majorlines, Farm Equipment surveyed nearly 240 farmers about their shortline equipment ownership, including their preferred brands and what drove them to purchase the equipment.


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Geringhoff XDC Corn Head Row Unit

By Ben Thorpe posted on July 26, 2021 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions
The new XDC row unit from Gerringhoff is, according to Product Manager Hendrik Schneider, designed to “cut corn straw to the optimal size to create the best decomposition.” It is a two-knife roller unit based on Geringhoff’s current Northstar unit. 


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AGI BCX3 Field Loader

By Ben Thorpe posted on July 26, 2021 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions
The new BCX3 Field Loader includes a redesigned S-Drive, increased belt take-up, new wider hopper and a whole new ergonomic command center. The BCX3 also debuts the IBEX Mover Kit with better traction, drop and go wheel system and built-in braking system.


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How Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners Operates its E-Commerce Store

Manager Shawn Miederhoff discusses Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners’ e-commerce location in Moscow Mills, Mo., and explains how they operate.
By Ben Thorpe posted on July 21, 2021 | Posted in Best Practices, Facilities
As part of Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners’ plan to diversify its operations and succeed in the aftermarket segment, CEO Ted Briscoe explains the company is looking for “break out opportunities,” including its e-commerce site in Moscow Mills, Mo.
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2021 Equipment Dealers Assn. Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey

Claas, Branson Top EDA Dealer-Manufacturer Survey

Claas dethrones Deere as the top-rated full-line manufacturer, while Branson maintains its first place spot from 2020.
By Ben Thorpe posted on July 5, 2021 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues
The Equipment Dealers Assn. (EDA) has released the results of its annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey. The survey, which enables equipment dealers throughout North America to rate the manufacturer lines they carry in key operational categories, was open from Feb. 4 through March 4, 2021.


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Livingston Machinery CEO Talks Private Investment, Ending ESOP Program

After receiving a private investment, President and CEO of Livingston Machinery Shawn Skaggs talks new opportunities, details of the investment and ending their ESOP program.
By Ben Thorpe posted on July 2, 2021 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
In April 2021, 4-store AGCO dealer Livingston Machinery and 5-store applicator dealer Ag Solutions Group received investment from private equity firm Ag Solutions Group Holding Co. Specifically, Midwest Growth Partners partnered with co-investors Summit Equity Group, Northcreek Mezzanine and company management to capitalize Ag Solutions Group Holding Co. for the acquisitions.
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Finding the Parts Inventory System That’s Right for You

Shoppa’s Farm Supply’s Aftermarket Manager and Parts Inventory Managers break down how they chose their current system and recommend how other dealers make the decision.
By Ben Thorpe posted on May 27, 2021 | Posted in Best Practices, Department Management
Technology in the parts department plays an integral role in the efficiency of a dealership’s aftermarket services. Considering how crucial the ability to quickly and easily understand parts inventory is, the search for the right parts inventory system can be daunting.
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